Approximately 300 biotechnology, pharmaceutical, equipment, biofuels and medical device companies are based in Virginia, mainly clustered around universities in Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk and Northern Virginia. This blog is an informal diary of what is going on with the industry in Virginia. Opinions here are those of the posters and not necessarily shared by Virginia Bio.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. Congressman Eric Cantor (VA-07) will host a roundtable with representatives of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park to discuss ways to create jobs and spur economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. Following the roundtable, Congressman Cantor will hold a brief press availability and then tour the Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.